Stocks

April 19, 2017Comments Off on Nifty losing steam 5 stocks to buy which can give up to 20% return in short term

The Nifty is seen dragging down from higher levels due to the liquidation of long positions. Since the inception of current expiry, we are seeing the continuous shedding of open interest (OI) at higher levels by foreign institution investors (FIIs), which clearly indicates a lack of buying interest and discomfort in the market at higher levels. On Tuesday, the Nifty ... Read More »

April 12, 2017Comments Off on U.S. stocks finish slightly lower as geopolitical tensions escalate

U.S. stocks finished lower on Tuesday as rising geopolitical tensions lured investors out of risky assets like stocks and into the perceived safety of Treasurys, gold and the Japanese yen. The S&P 500 index SPX, -0.14% shed 3.38 points, or 0.1%, to 2,353.78. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 6.58 points, or less than 0.1%, to 20,651.44. The Nasdaq Composite ... Read More »

April 6, 2017Comments Off on Did Apple iPhone 8 Rumor Shake Up Two Fiber Stocks?

Apple (AAPL) stock edged up Wednesday as the market shrugged off the latest rumor of an iPhone 8 shipment delay, but shares in Lumentum Holdings (LITE) and Finisar (FNSR) — two optical technology firms that have been linked to Apple — fell. Apple stock was up 0.5% to close at 144.02 on the stock market today. Apple stock has shot up 25% ... Read More »

March 31, 2017Comments Off on Stocks Up, But Gains Pared; Nvidia Advances

Nvidia advanced almost 2% in the stock market today as the stock battles for support around the 50-day line. (TRIPPLAAR KRISTOFFER/SIPA/Newscom) The stock market pared gains through midday trading, but remained solidly in positive territory heading into the later part of the trading day. After leading the way Wednesday, the Nasdaq lagged the other major indexes with a 0.1% rise. ... Read More »

Long-term investors are likely familiar with Warren Buffett’s declaration that his favorite holding period for stocks is “forever.” While it might be impractical to hold some stocks “forever,” it makes good sense to hold your best stocks for as long as possible to maximize your gains. Today, I’ll discuss three stocks in my portfolio which I could comfortably hold “forever” — ... Read More »

March 15, 2017Comments Off on Asian stocks mark time, waiting for clearer view on U.S. rates

A man (3rd L) looks at an electronic stock quotation board as passers-by walk past, outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan January 20, 2016. REUTERS/Toru Hanai Asian stocks consolidated recent gains on Wednesday before a U.S. central bank policy meeting that could signal how much monetary tightening to expect during the remainder of the year, with an immediate rate hike ... Read More »

Stock indexes are rallying into the new month, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still a few good deals available for long-term investors. We asked three Motley Fool contributors for their favorite picks in this pricey market, and they offered LG Display (NYSE:LPL), Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI), and Pandora (NYSE:P). Read on to find out why these stocks could make compelling buys right ... Read More »

March 8, 2017Comments Off on Is timing right for stocks to suffer a 5% drop?

See what could jeopardize the second-longest bull market in Wall Street history. USA TODAY NETWORK A stock market pullback, or a drop of 5% or more, to be more precise. At least that’s what Wall Street skeptics keep saying as stocks take a breather. It’s hard to call Monday’s 0.33% slide for the Standard & Poor’s 500, which pushed the ... Read More »

February 13, 2017Comments Off on FTSE extends winning run as stronger metals boost mining stocks

UK shares rose on Monday, underpinned by a rally in mining stocks on the back of firmer metals prices, building on the previous session’s three-week high and on course to post its fifth straight day of gains. The blue-chip FTSE 100 index .FTSE was up 0.1 percent at 7,262.78 points by 0955 GMT. Mining stocks .FTNMX1770 gained 1.6 percent after ... Read More »

December 23, 2016Comments Off on Asian shares slip in holiday-thinned trade, focus turns to U.S. data

Asian shares struggled on Thursday after a lacklustre performance on Wall Street, with investors looking to U.S. economic data later in the day for potential catalysts even as markets started winding down ahead of the holidays. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan .MIAPJ0000PUS erased early modest gains and slipped 0.3 percent, while Japan’s Nikkei stock index .N225 was ... Read More »